MADISON, Wis. -- Badger fans from across the nation are invited to several fan events in conjunction with the 2012 Rose Bowl Game.

On Saturday, Dec. 31, join thousands of Badger fans at the world-famous Santa Monica Pier for Wisconsin Football's "Party at the Pier". Show your Badger spirit at the official Wisconsin football pep rally.

Head coach Bret Bielema and the Big Ten champion Wisconsin football team are scheduled to appear. The UW Spirit Squad, the UW Marching Band and other special guests will also be on hand for this terrific New Year’s Eve afternoon celebration.

Fans in attendance will also have the opportunity to get all their official Badger Rose Bowl gear from Bucky's Locker Room. The free event gets underway at 3 p.m. PST.

Then on Monday, Jan. 2, before the Badgers make their second consecutive appearance in the Rose Bowl Game, fans can make their own appearance at the Rose Bowl Blast/Huddle, the Official Pre-Game Tailgate Party of Wisconsin Athletics presented in partnership with the National W Club and the Wisconsin Alumni Association.

Located on the 11th and 15th fairways of Brookside Golf Course immediately west of the stadium, Rose Bowl Blast Huddle includes brats, chicken sandwiches, Wisconsin cheese, chips, cookies, beer, soda and water. Bloody Mary's will be available for purchase. The tailgate runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST.

You will feel like you are tailgating right outside Camp Randall Stadium with special appearances by the UW Marching Band, Bucky Badger and the UW Spirit Squad. Live music will be provided by one of LA’s best classic rock bands, BAD PENNY.

Tickets are $75 (in advance) per adult and $50 per child (12 and under). Tickets are $100 for adults, if available, day-of-game.

Badger fans headed to California are encouraged to visit Bowl Centralfor the latest updates on fan events associated with the Rose Bowl Game.

Fans wanting to celebrate the Rose Bowl on their desktop can download three different wallpapers available FREE on uwbadgers.com.